Land Rover LR3

2004 New York International Auto Show

RON KIINO

Apr 1, 2004

Finally, the Disco is dead. Well, almost. Land Rover’s midsize, off-road-loving Discovery is just a few feet away from being six under.

That’s because Ford’s premium truck brand will wow New Yorkers with the Disco replacement, the LR3. The new SUV features a Jaguar-sourced 4.4-liter, 300-hp DOHC V-8, a six-speed automatic, permanent four-wheel drive, a four-wheel independent electronic air suspension, and seating for up to seven adults.

The LR3 will also feature Terrain Response, a system that allows drivers to select one of five terrain settings via a rotary switch, each optimizing the vehicle's electronic controls and traction systems for that surface. The Range Stormer concept, originally shown in Detroit, will also be displayed.